SBF Discusses His Bahamas Jail Time

Story: Divya Sinha January 12, 2023

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried told Puck News about his jail time in the Bahamas.

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SBF discussed about his diet while he was behind bars in the Bahamas.

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He confessed that it only consisted of a jar of peanut butter.

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SBF said that he spent a while trying to see how far a jar of peanut butter could get him.

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He further spoke about his health during his imprisonment at Fox Hill and said “It was a little touch and go for a while.”

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It was earlier reported that SBF family called the prison and asked if he could be provided vegan meals.

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As per New York Times previous report, the prison where the SBF was held was known by locals as "Fox Hell" because of its poor living conditions and rampant violence.

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